Gifford Bridge
N 43° 54.973 W 072° 33.310
18T E 696290 N 4865472
This bridge has a rather unique truss structure - possibly once an uncovered bridge with a multiple king post truss - Later added a roof and another multiple king post truss above the other one.
Waymark Code: WM1293
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2006
Views: 30
Site Location: E. Randolph, VT
Directions: Randolph, VT - VT-14, east on Hyde Rd
Nearest Town: Randolph, VT
Active: Yes
Bridge Number: VT-09-03
Management: Town of Randolph
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Fair
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: 2001 - Refurbished
Ht. Above Water: 8 ft
Crosses Over: 2nd Branch of White River River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Multiple King Post over Multiple King Post
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 46 ft/ 48 ft
Floor:
Roof: Gray Metal Roof
Notes: 2 ft. I-beams along both sides - inside
Supporting 8" I-beams crosswise
Year Built: 1904
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Hyde Rd - Randolph, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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